Shawn Andrews, such a waste
Eagles release Shawn Andrews
Shawn Andrews, such a waste
Rich Hofmann, Daily News Sports Columnist
I always thought Shawn Andrews was a welcome change of the usual football pace. A lot of people didn't agree. It doesn't really matter now, though -- now that the Eagles have released their former Pro Bowl right guard.
He was such a good player when his back was right, and his head was right. He was as good an athlete as they've ever had play the guard position. Andrews could have been a cornerstone for this team for a decade -- quirky, yes, but a cornerstone. But now he's gone.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said, "We appreciate the efforts and contributions of Shawn while he was here. We have, however, decided to move in another direction." The rough translation is that Reid didn't feel as if he could take another chance. There is no word on where Andrews is on his back rehabilation following surgery, no word on where his head is at. There is no word on why Reid would not have at least waited to see what Andrews looked like in minicamps in late April. Maybe he had it in his mind that if Andrews was not ready to participate in the off-season workouts that just commenced, that would be that. The short statement from the coach, as usual, leaves a lot unanswered.
As for Andrews, we are left with his musings on Twitter. He is all high road here at the end.
First tweet: "Bye, Bye Birds........"
Second tweet: "ANDY REID!!! Respekt!!!!!!!"
Third tweet: "Todays theme song: "Take These Broken Wings" Learn to Fly again learn to just soar free....... #ImGood"
Fourth tweet: "It doesn't hurt as bad when u expekt the un expekted! GOD knows what he's doing... Chuuuuch"
So he seems to have seen it coming. Deep down, we all probably saw it coming. That doesn't change the odd feeling. In the end, the whole thing just seems like such a waste.
asvalidasyours, thats how bad the eagles is. shawn being out as long as he has is still there best lineman. why cut him now, see if the back is healed. you got nothing to lose at this point. you must be gettin your michael phelps on thinkin you got game. shawn is the micheal jordan of football compared to you. another poor fat red decision. should will sign with someone else and be his normal pro bowl self. eat crow fat red. asvalidasmine.......not.— omar8012
Hope the big kid catches on somewhere makes a comeback. Hope its not in the NFC East where he'd be a blocker for the likes of Brandon Jacobs or Larry Johnson or Marion Barber. Wish him well;last couple of years have been hell.— Smashmouth- the new season of celebrity rehab: -The andrews' sisters -Allen Cryverson -Alvin robertson -Ben Roethlisberger -Tiger woods -Brett Meyers— truwarier
- This organization is a waste— djax10
- The Eagles simply disgust me. Could've had 3 or 4 Super Bowls by now if they just were more aggressive.— Gigs1777
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Millionaire with no sense. A waste is a good way of putting it.- So you're going to kill a guy for chronic back problems, a broken leg, and depression. I'm glad you've been lucky Rich to not have experienced these things. When is your column going to become idle?— richards4captain18
- Sad state of affairs for Shawn, but his mind isnt right, and cant be counted on. all the talent in the world, but too scared to go out on the field and use it. just stinks.. this doesnt happen to any other team in the NFL, lol...— ewitkows
Interesting that Shawn Andrews and Kevin Curtis both were limited by injuries and cut, but I haven't seen anyone calling Kevin Curtis thief, dead weight or anything else. The Eagles have gotten rid of a lot of salary, no different than every other team is doing in this uncapped year. I'd like to see them turn around and spend some cash judiciously on a few free agents.
